Grant Writing and Communications Intern

Colon Cancer Foundation^®

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student graduating in biological or health care sciences with an interest in writing (Preferred)
• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
• Grant Writing: 1 year (Preferred)

 

Full Job Description

Internship will be a part-time or full-time, temporary, non-paid position, and lasting 10-13 weeks beginning immediately if possible. This position is not eligible for benefits.

Here is what we are looking for:

• A big thinker with a passion for the Colon Cancer Foundation^®’s mission to reducing colorectal cancer incidence and death, and other issues aligned with our values
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to assist with conducting research to identify public and private grants, and with grant application, including drafting sections of the grant
• Diligent writer with excellent proofreading and copyediting skills
• Extremely organized and able to work independently and as a team member on multiple projects
• Dedicated, detail-oriented, proficient grant writer who can navigate the grant development process
• Maintain communication on the progress of obtained grants with the team and with designated contacts
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite Products, specifically Word, Excel, and internet search tools
• 15-20 hours of commitment per week
• Reliable internet and Zoom access required, since the position is remote
• 2 writing samples required

To apply please submit cover letter and resume to info@coloncancerfoundation.org